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  1. Amigo

    Video Analysis: A Fun Little Game

    Hello Please could you have a look at my running form and let me know what you think? I am running in VFFs. I took this video after/near the end of a 3k interval run this morning (still taking it slow, have had bad shin splints several years ago (still mildly there) but am getting a bit of PF...
  2. Amigo

    Barefoot Running Instructors Map

    There are no UK instructors on the map :( - I have found a few on Google but would prefer a recommendation, and someone who is familiar with biomechanics/physio. Has anyone been to one of the Vivobarefoot clinics with Lee Saxby in London? (90min 1 to 1 or all day Saturday group session) or know...
  3. Amigo

    Do you stretch?

    Hiya, I run in VFFs and a mixture of trail and Tarmac, but I choose softer surfaces where I can, fields and bridle ways. And I may have to try a coke can Bryan! I am using a golf ball at present.
  4. Amigo

    Shin Splints - please help me get rid of them!

    Hi all, Firstly thank you Barefoot TJ for changing the title. Thanks for the replies so far, Neil - I have not heard of Romanov's pose running but will look into it. It is nice to know that there is some hope out there! BarefootBen thanks for the reply. Yes, your right I run in VFFs, I find...
  5. Amigo

    Shin Splints - please help me get rid of them!

    As per title really. I initially got them 3+ years ago, they got so bad I could feel them walking, at rest or when driving. I had 6 months of phyiso on the NHS, which didn't fix it and so I stopped running for about 18months/2 yrs. I decided to start running barefoot as I have heard a lot about...
  6. Amigo

    Do you stretch?

    Hello, Thank you everyone for your replies! It is interesting to see what everyone does. I don't think I will worry about stretching before anymore, but will continue a little after. Bryan, what stretches did you do for your shin splints? Unfortunately, despite taking running very slowly they...
  7. Amigo

    Do you stretch?

    So, relatively new back on the running scene after a couple of years break due to injury (shin splints). I have been stretching my calves (heel drops) quads & hamstrings before (briefly) and after (for longer) my runs to try and help in the recovery/prevention of the shin splints. I have...
  8. Amigo

    Berkshire (UK) Barefooter

    Hello, I am new to the forum and fairly new to barefoot running (well VFFs - I think they are classed as minimalist?) and although I got my VFFs in January, I have only started to get motivated and find time in the last 6 weeks. I am still taking it very slow (and I mean painstakingly slow 9...
  9. Amigo

    Hello From Hampshire, UK

    I am yet another newbie from a similar area - West Berkshire, fairly new to barefoot/minimalist (VFFs) - It's nice to know there are others about locally!
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